Boat tragedy: At least 58 people lost their lives
In Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), at least 58 people have lost their lives after a boat carrying 300 people capsized, according to initial reports.
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At least 58 people lost their lives after a boat capsized in the Central African Republic.
According to reports in the national press, a boat carrying passengers and cargo beyond its capacity sank in the Mpoko River in Bangui.
58 people out of at least 300 on board the boat lost their lives.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the region.
Due to the lack of sufficient paved roads in the country, the public generally uses rivers and lakes for transportation.